Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Permanent opportunity
- Wellington based only, at our National Office
- Our dedicated team upholds stability and reliability in their roles, fostering a seamless work environment
- Contribute to a development process focused on the Department's corporate systems like SAP and finance applications
Mō te tūnga | About the role
As the Senior Test Assurance Analyst, you will assist in the driving of the testing process by ensuring that any type of testing is well planned and executed. This will include creation of test plans, test cases and exit reports, executing and managing test execution, identification of risks, faults and issues and post implementation support.
An exciting opportunity for you as the Senior Test Assurance Analyst will be ensuring our systems are continually enhanced whilst maintaining a high-quality standard.
Mōu | About you
The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in the testing industry and must specifically demonstrate hands-on expertise with ServiceNow.
As this is a senior role the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a breadth of experience across the accountabilities and skills outlined in the job description.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience in the testing industry and must have hands-on expertise with ServiceNow.
- It is also critical that the successful candidate has direct experience testing payroll and finance systems.
- A strong ability to understand business requirements and design documents and to translate them into test plans and cases.
- Robust interpersonal and communication skills enabling you to build relationships with stakeholders.
If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply today. In your application, please highlight your experience with ServiceNow and outline the unique strengths you would bring to our team!
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $106,789 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $90,771 - $128,147 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mō mātou | About us
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.
When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
Applications close on: Sunday 31 August 2025, 11pm, NZST.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact sarah.zagarelos@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.